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College towns have become the go-to destination for many retirees. In fact, they account for nine in a list of 25 Best Places to Retire that Forbes recently compiled. The publication notes that these towns have “increased cultural and learning opportunities.” But they’re also inclined to be recession-resistant job markets, a plus if you’re looking to keep […]

Running your own business from home has a real charm to it. You’re your own boss. Your working hours are flexible. Costs are low since you don’t have to pay rent on a brick-and-mortar office. And there’s no need to ask permission from anyone to, say, walk your dog when the spirit moves you. That […]

When it comes to getting a meaningful raise, it’s up to you. You’ll need to take charge and ask your boss. Success will require preparation, timing and a heavy dollop of self-confidence. Not sure you’re well placed to get one? Think about your situation. Have you been asked to take on another employee’s responsibilities because your […]

Finding a great job these days means using the latest technology. Technology and job hunting go together like a horse and carriage these days. With the sheer number of online tools at our fingertips multiplying daily, connecting with potential employers, finding open positions and marketing yourself have never been easier — really. Although ultimately you […]

For ranch hands, cooks, retail clerks and tour guides, summer is the time when short-stint job opportunities swell. You’ll be competing with students on their breaks from the books. But don’t worry — there’s ample opportunity for the 50-plus set to grab a gig, too. Generally speaking, it’s best to start your hunt a few […]

Find the right career opportunity by using the latest and greatest job search apps. Job-hunting apps make it easy to hunt for your next opportunity from anywhere, day or night. You can sign up for alerts when new positions in your field are posted and you can even zap your résumé to a hiring manager […]

Are you one of those people who ogle the fresh produce in farmers markets in your spare time, whip up a new recipe in the kitchen or intrepidly try out all the new restaurants in town? Then read on — there could be a job in it for you. Employment in food-related occupations is projected […]

Are your boot heels meant to be wanderin’? Bob Dylan sang something like that in “Mr. Tambourine Man.” And if you share the feeling, a job in the travel industry might be your ticket. Some 70,000 additional travel-related jobs — in places such as hotels, travel agencies, airports and museums — were created in the […]

The joy you felt at your retirement party is a fading memory; you’ve begun to feel restless. Or perhaps you could use some extra money for health insurance or a cruise. You’ve got company. Forty percent of boomers plan to work part time after leaving their main jobs, according to a recent survey by the […]

You don’t have to be a doctor or nurse to reap the rewards of the expanding job openings in health care. There’s a wide-ranging roster of health-related jobs that don’t require years of preparation. For some of them, a certificate in proficiency will get you in the door; in others, all you need is a […]

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What I Told The Senate About Older Workers and Jobs

I testified before the Senate Special Committee on Aging and its Chairman, Senator Susan M. Collins (R-Maine), and Ranking Member, Claire McCaskill at its June 24th hearing, Work in Retirement: Career Reinventions and the New Retirement Workscape, I was honored, and admittedly, a little thrilled Watch the video